February 2021, Diabetis, Lithuania

February 2021, Diabetis, Lithuania, (https://www.diabetis.lt), had a recent study published: “Algorithm for Automated Foot Detection in Thermal and Optical Images for Temperature Asymmetry Analysis.” The study can be accessed here: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/5/571. The company, focused on solutions for diabetic ulcers, developed a non-contact device for self-monitoring of feet and identifying inflammation at an early stage. People with diabetes face a higher risk of developing foot ulcers due to neuropathy and ischemia, a complication that affects about 10 percent of diabetes patients. If left untreated, foot ulcers can lead to amputation. The company is currently conducting clinical trials for its device.